Willreaper41 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 So I finally went for it and bought a PS VR, however after 40 minutes of Skyrim VR it felt like my brain was going to burst and I needed to nap an hour. Later I tried Rigs and while not as bad still had trouble. Is this a common thing and wears off? I think I have 30 days to return it and would prefer not to but can't spend 350 on a migraine machine... not when I could get a Switch I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skadoki Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Motion sickness is very common regardless of the headset. It does get better over time; I remember I couldn't play longer than 15min on my first session but later had no problems playing for 3 hours straight. There are also some medications that might help to reduce motion sickness. I'm surprised that you had more troubles with Skyrim than Rigs though. Skyrim has some pretty useful setting options for locomotion. I'd definitely keep it for at least 30 days - try some lighter titles (like Moss, Accounting+, Job Simulator, etc.) to get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT__Jedi Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) I have problems with it. Seabands helps a bit but I still haven't gotten totally used to it. I find it is more noticeable when I play on a monitor, instead of sitting back from a TV. And the headset? Try Seabands. I'm not big on taking the medication route; it makes you drowsy. Edited October 3, 2018 by PermaFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBolovo Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 You started with one of the worst games in terms of motion sickness on the VR. I bought the bundle with Doom VR, and got motion sickness instantly. I switched to Until Dawn: Rush of Blood were you don't move so much, hopped to some games were you are strapped in a vehicle (Driveclub, Ultrawings), and now I can play Doom without any issues. You should try other games first in this time period and see if you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvick_ Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Having a fan pointed at you helps to not get really hot, which I find contributes to the motion sickness. It does get better with use too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I started off with keep talking and nobody explodes, Superhot, and Job Simulator. None of them gave me sickness, but once I tried GT Sport for more than 20 minutes, I felt like crap the rest of the day. It gets better over time, but some games may give you sickness regardless. It's different for each person. I'd recommend trying out Job Simulator, The Playroom VR, or Superhot before going to something like Skyrim though. The playroom is also free and is a good introduction to the VR FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willreaper41 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Suppose starting slow makes sense, I did get Rick and Morty so I can't imagine that would be too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNumbers Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 47 minutes ago, Elvick_ said: Having a fan pointed at you helps to not get really hot, which I find contributes to the motion sickness. It does get better with use too. Agreed, I bring this up too every time a similar question is asked. Good ventilation is key. And it'll become less of a problem over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMissFantasy Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I've had my VR for four months now and I also started with Skyrim. Definitely not a good idea lol. The initial first scene tripped my brain out so much that I had to close my eyes. I managed to play it for a bit before I had to stop though. The next game I had tried was Arizona Sunshine, which got me a bit better adjusted to VR. For me personally, I can't stand smooth movement, unless it's super slow. That's something else to get used to, unless there is a teleport option which you may prefer. You do get used to it after a while but as a few people said, it's different for everyone. And playing less intense games for a short period IS best at first. It's just to help your brain adjust. There are a lot of cool games that are VR only and I know I'm not the only one that thinks it was a good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Property_Damage Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 You mean its not healthy to have a screen just inches from your eyes? who woulda thunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyPunk Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 My boyfriend takes non drowsy Gravol before playing and he says that he doesn't feel as bad when he plays. Might want to try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asvinia Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Property_Damage said: You mean its not healthy to have a screen just inches from your eyes? who woulda thunk! Nothing to do with how close a screen is to your eyes. It's your brain being unable to correlate your eyes and ears telling it different things. The eyes are telling your brain that you're moving but your ears are telling it that you're stationary in this case. People get motion sickness on buses, boats, trains, planes and in cars without any screen in front of their eyes. I guess that's just caused by magic? OT: The motion sickness is something I dread about VR, though it gives me hope that it's something you can overcome with slow adjustment. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolltideroll157 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Property_Damage said: You mean its not healthy to have a screen just inches from your eyes? who woulda thunk! The screen being close to your eyes has nothing to do with it. Some people just have weaker stomachs than others and have to take it more slowly. I have had my vr for a year or so now and have had no motion sickness since the day I got it and I have tried about 100 different vr games. Like the above person said some people get sick from being in cars, on boats, or roller coasters while others don't. Just because you have a weak stomach doesn't mean vr is "unhealthy". Edited October 3, 2018 by rolltideroll157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Head Cthulhu Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I am the reverse I get motion sickness from first person games that are NOT in VR, but I have no issues with VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iGGTheEnd Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/3/2018 at 8:35 AM, Willreaper41 said: So I finally went for it and bought a PS VR, however after 40 minutes of Skyrim VR it felt like my brain was going to burst and I needed to nap an hour. Later I tried Rigs and while not as bad still had trouble. Is this a common thing and wears off? I think I have 30 days to return it and would prefer not to but can't spend 350 on a migraine machine... not when I could get a Switch I guess. Rigs and Skyrim are both heavy for a beginner both games made me sick. Starting with something like astrobot or Daracine are a lot better for beginners. If you really wanna get into skyrim play it for 10 minutes at a time and shut it off the second you start feeling sick, eventually you will be able to play much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oobedoob S Benubi Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I find stuff in which the camera makes you think you're walking (Robinson) or moving in a machine (Driveclub, Time Machine) are hard on the brain to process since all input except those from the eyes tells the brain you're actually sitting still. There are great games in which you don't (or only slowly) move in-game, though, like Astro Bot, Statik, The Lost Bear, Accounting+, Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes, I Expect You To Die... The more you play, the more you'll be accustomed to the contradictory input, but most people need to walk before they can run. On 03/10/2018 at 9:19 PM, Asvinia said: Nothing to do with how close a screen is to your eyes. It's your brain being unable to correlate your eyes and ears telling it different things. The eyes are telling your brain that you're moving but your ears are telling it that you're stationary in this case. People get motion sickness on buses, boats, trains, planes and in cars without any screen in front of their eyes. I guess that's just caused by magic? OT: The motion sickness is something I dread about VR, though it gives me hope that it's something you can overcome with slow adjustment. The whole idea of (television) screens being bad for your eyes at all, regardless of distance, is just a silly myth. It's weird how some old beliefs persist. On your OT: see the first part of thus post, basically what you hope is what's true and it depends on your own body how quickly you can adjust. Personally, after a pause in VR gaming I always need to build it back up again before I can dive into the motion games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillshez15 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 So far, I have only played 4 games in VR, but only one of them gave me motion sickness: Here They Lie. The screen was blurrier than in the other games and the text was almost illegible. Turning with the right stick was more uncomfortable for me than moving my head for some reason. I had to take a lot of breaks when I played this game, so it's kind of weird I don't have this problem with VR games like Eagle Flight. Also, when I played Resident Evil 7 in VR, I could turn with my right stick just fine without getting sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefourfoldroot Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Skyrim is not the greatest first choice. You should try astro bot. Everybody should try astro bot. By doing so you'll build up an easy tolerance, play one of the greatest platformers ever made, and ensure that you are motivated to get through any motion sickness moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanzoadam Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I know it sounds silly but try THESE I keep a set in my VR case. Personally think find they help a lot, they're cheap so recommend at least giving them a try. Edited June 6, 2019 by Hanzoadam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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